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S503 SLH

1998 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 SLH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,535 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 49,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,057 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,788 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,788 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,029 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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S503 SLH is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S503 SLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S503 SLH registered?

S503 SLH is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S503 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 SLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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